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    2021 NEW GEAR PREVIEW

    Mar 09, 2021 12 minutes
    BY ART THOMPSON AND JIMMY LE SLIE

    JUST A S THE global pandemic has forced many of us to work remotely, the annual winter NAMM show moved online this past January to showcase the latest gear from the world’s musical instrument manufacturers. The show took place over Believe in Music Week, a special online event created by the NAMM Foundation that featured a mix of comprehensive programming and professional education, as well as an interactive marketplace to connect buyers and sellers, all of it designed to elevate the innovation and inspiration found across the industry while offering support for those affected by Covid.

    But, of course, it was the gear that got us excited. While we were unable to get our hands on any products this year, we saw and heard plenty of guitars, amps, effects, recording gear and more that we can’t wait to try out. Here are some of the products that caught our eyes and ears, and which demonstrate that, in spite of these challenging times, our industry and its people are still going strong.

    ACCESSORIES

    1 D’ADDARIO CHROMATIC PEDAL TUNER+

    The Chromatic Pedal Tuner+ uses the same 32-bit processor as D’Addario’s existing Chromatic Pedal Tuner to deliver speed and accuracy, and it boasts two new features: a high-quality signal buffer that maintains the sound across long cable runs and prevents signal loss through the effects chain, and a programmable countdown timer to aid musicians who need help keeping track of set or session times. The Chromatic Pedal Tuner+ has the earlier model’s features, including a colorful digital display, as well as a button to activate countdown mode and another to calibrate the pedal for proper tuning functionality. $119. daddario.com — AT

    2 ERNIE BALL ACCESSORIES

    The new Volt power supply is smaller than a pack of strings and has nine- and 18-volt regulated outputs, universal AC adapter, short-circuit/thermal protection and five power cables. The Pegwinder Plus is an ultra-smooth ball-bearing string winder that has a soft, comfortable grip and a scratch-free peg to prevent instrument — AT

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